New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-15
TIE REPUBLICANS At SARATOGA.


It was a level-headed convention. It's char
actor and tone will delight our party friends
and depress the Dmocracy There were no
signs of factionalism; unmistakable proofs
were furnished of Republican unity and har-
mony. MIR. Evarts, Mr. Hiscock, Mr.. Miller
and the other leaders worked shoulder to
shoulder. If there was any delegate on hand
whose animating purpose was not unseltshiy
to conserve the best interests OF the entire
party he failed to make himself known
The choice of both temporary and perma-
nent presiding officers was excellent. The
selection of Seth Low will be peculiarly graft
flying to young Republicans, while the presence
of Warner Miller in the chair served to destroy
large quantity of Republican dissension"
ammunition which Democratic organs had
carefully manufactured for service in the cam
paign. The addresses Of these gentlemen
were characterized by earnestness, directness
and ardent devotion to Republican principles.
In It's selection of candidates the delegates
doubtless responded to the wishes of
tho majority of those Tor whom
they acted. Weeks ago strong
sentiment was developed in favor Of Colonel
Grant for the head of tho ticket. The fact
that he is the son of the great General natu-
rally commended him to the affectionate re-
gard of Republicans, while even his political
opponents will admit tnat the Colonel Is fitted
for the position for which he has been named
alike by character and capacity. Governor
Hill, the official head of the Democratic party
of Newly ork last winter singled him out for
political preferment and referred to him in
public message as one Of those who were
"honest and competent and possessed OF
"the confidence of the people without distlnc-
ton Of party" 1t is seldom that candidate
commands such an Endorsement at the hands
OF leading opponent who is nothing if not
an ultra partisan. In the circumstances it
would be an act alike graceful and consistent
for the Democratic Convention to make the
Republican candidate for Secretary of State
its own.
The candidates who are associated with
Colonel Grant are strong and popular. MIR.
Iamoreaux has an excellent record as County
Judge and could not fail to make trustworthy
and efficient Controller. Mr.. Carmichael has
had the special training which goes to the
making of woll-equpped State Treasurer. He
is now serving his second term as Treasurer OF
the City Of Buffalo, and his fitness for the
position is attcsted by the fact that he was
reelected by one of the largest majoritics ever
given a candidate in that city. Tho nomina-
ton of Mr. Dennison for Attorncy-Gencral
ought to commend itself to all genuine Civil
Service Reformers. He has already rendered
the State good and faithful service as Deputy
Acknowledgement and thus has earned the
promotion Mr.. Cornelfs conceded ability
and long experience in his profession amply
qualify him for the discharge of the duties OF
State Engineer.
The platform upon which these worthy
nominees stand is composed OF good, sound
planks. The resolutions speak with no uncer-
tain sound The affirmation Of cardinal Re-
publican doctrine is clear and distinct, notably
in regard to protection, Civil Service reform
and the temperance question. On these points,
as on the others, the Republicans Of New
York express themselves with the earnestncss
and vigor born of patriotic conviction. The
arraignment of Democratic INSTRUMENTATION,
State and National, is as severe as it is just.
The issues growing out Of the record of the
two parties in the last Legislature arc fairly
and forcibly presented, and the Republican
position is stated with emphasis and candor.
The platform, like the nominations, meets
the best expectations.
1t is only necessary that the campaign
should be as sklfully conducted as the cOnven-
ton was to win a Republican victory. The
delegates have done their duty. Now let the
theirs.